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Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Framework

Shetland Islands Council

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09 Mar 2018 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Shetland Islands Council is currently in the tender stage of their procurement process for the "Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Framework", which aims to deliver passenger transport services across the Shetland Islands in Scotland. The tender has an estimated value of £18,000,000 and requires submissions by 9 April 2018 at 12:00 GMT. The purchasing authority and its partner, ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership, coordinate various transport services, including local bus services, community transport, and transportation for healthcare access. The procurement method is open, allowing a broad range of suppliers to participate.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in transport services, including those offering standard and specialist vehicle fleets suitable for various requirements such as school transport, community services, and healthcare access. Companies that can deliver the necessary vehicles, including wheelchair-accessible options, are particularly well-suited to compete, alongside SMEs which can provide local services efficiently. Interested suppliers should be prepared to demonstrate their capabilities through documented evidence as outlined in the tender requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework for the Provision of Passenger Transport Framework

Notice Description

Provision of passenger transport services in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Shetland Islands Council and ZetTrans between them commission a range of transport services including local bus services for the general public, community transport, home to school transport for school children and students, and transport for adults and children with social or welfare needs. These services are co-ordinated by the Council's Transport Planning Unit based at 6 North Ness, Lerwick, ZE1 0LZ. Non-emergency transport for people with a need to access healthcare services is commissioned by NHS Shetland and there are similar road passenger transport services commissioned by other public sector organisations in the Shetland Islands.

Lot Information

Short Notice and Urgent Transport Services

The services required under this Lot will be mainly ad hoc, unplanned journeys required at short notice and urgently. Some access to the services will be required on a 24 hours per day, 7 days per week basis. However, suppliers that do not operate a 24 hour service will also be considered for this Lot.

Renewal: Renewal of Framework Agreement anticipated to coincide with the expiry of existing one.

Mainstream School Transport Services

The core work required under this Lot will be the provision of transport for pupils and students between home (or designated pick-up and drop-off points) and school or college. However, the Lot will include planned and ad hoc, regular and one-off journeys with contracts ranging from short-term to long-term. The services required will be in line with the Council's home to school transport policy. The Lot may also be used to commission transport to enable students to attend swimming classes, sports meetings and other excursions organised by or on behalf of educational establishments. A range of standard and specialist vehicles will be required including wheelchair accessible vehicles. This Lot is suitable for a variety of vehicle sizes ranging from low seating capacity vehicles such as taxis, to high seating capacity coaches and buses. Passenger assistants may be required.

Renewal: Renewal of Framework Agreement anticipated to coincide with the expiry of existing one.

Additional Support Needs, Social Care, Healthcare and other Transport Services

This Lot will include planned, ad hoc, regular and one-off journeys with contracts ranging from short-term to long-term. This Lot is mainly suitable for suppliers of smaller vehicles such as taxis, private hire cars and minibuses. Wheelchair accessible vehicles may be required. The main purpose of the services to be provided under this Lot is to transport pupils with additional support needs between home and school or college, other passengers to day care or respite facilities, to healthcare establishments and to community and other centres where social and club activities are planned. Education transport requirements will be in line with the Council's home to school transport policy. Some services will be organised for adults and children on behalf of social care and health services so the ability to meet the welfare and safety needs of the passengers is critical. Passenger assistants will be required for some or all journeys. Note that it is not intended that this framework will be used to procure emergency healthcare transport.

Renewal: Renewal of Framework Agreement anticipated to coincide with the expiry of existing one.

Supported Public Local and Community Bus Services

ZetTrans, Shetland's Transport Partnership, anticipates procuring a network of Mainline and Feeder public bus services, including Dial-a-ride, Shopper and Health Centre services, in the following areas: Bressay, Fetlar, Lerwick, North Mainland, South Mainland, Unst, Whalsay, West Mainland, Yell, each of which contains a number of routes. Approved suppliers will be able to bid for various routes throughout the Islands either as a batch or on an individual basis. Contracts will normally be issued on a 5 year basis, although there may be a need to issue shorter term contracts, some of which may be required at short notice.

Renewal: Renewal of Framework Agreement anticipated to coincide with the expiry of existing one.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000533245
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR313064
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

CPV Codes

34121100 - Public-service buses

60112000 - Public road transport services

60130000 - Special-purpose road passenger-transport services

60172000 - Hire of buses and coaches with driver

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£18,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
48 months

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Shetland Islands Council
Additional Buyers

ZetTrans - Zetland Transport Partnership

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LERWICK
Postcode
ZE1 0HB
Postcode Area
Lerwick
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM66 Shetland Islands
Local Authority
Shetland Islands
Electoral Ward
Lerwick North and Bressay
Westminster Constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Further Information

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